05 Dec large families

In Niger, there remains a continued desire for large families. The average woman gives birth to approximately 7 children in her lifetime. Many families have more than one wife and therefore Nigerien families are very large. Please pray that Fathers would accept Christ as their...

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04 Dec pray for “Eddie”

Pray for “Eddie,” an elderly man who has struggled with health issues. Recently, when Christians in his neighborhood shared the Gospel with him, he seemed extremely open. He happily accepted a Zarma audio Bible and began to listen to the Word of God in his...

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03 Dec jars of clay

2 Corinthians 4:7 “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” Pray that Nigeriens will be amazed at the tremendous power of God in their Christian peers and long to gain the treasure of...

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02 Dec protective amulets

Although the Tuareg people are Muslim in name, they continue to believe in the presence of various spirits and gods.  It is common for Tuareg men to wear protective amulets containing verses from the Qur’an. Most Tuaregs in Niger adhere to the outward practices of...

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01 Dec positions of authority

Please pray for all those who are in positions of authority in villages throughout Niger. Many village chiefs have heard the truth and even believe that Jesus is the Christ, but they have hardened their hearts for fear of losing their positions of power. Pray...

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30 Nov the key to sound doctrine

The key to sound doctrine is God’s Word.  During the time of explosive church growth of the first century, there were no seminaries or formal training centers for pastors.  Instead, they followed Christ’s mandate in Matthew 28:20a “teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Pray...

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29 Nov generosity abounds

Praise God for another generous donation that was made in order to help churches and villages who are suffering as a result of the recent coup. Pray that the generosity exhibited by the church will open doors with village chiefs and leaders. Pray that those who...

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28 Nov lower value than a sheep

Women are frequently mistreated in Niger. While standing outside of her gate one woman overheard a man speaking to his son about her, “See, women aren’t worth anything. They are of lower value than a sheep.” Pray that the women of Niger would know that...

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27 Nov chronic pain

Pray for “Sadie” the wife of a church leader, who is very ill. Other Christian leaders recently visited her and prayed with her family because she has been suffering for numerous weeks. Sadie suffers from chronic stomach pains and headaches. Pray that the Lord would...

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26 Nov He delivers the needy

Psalm 72:12-14, “For he delivers the needy when he calls, the poor and him who has no helper. He has pity on the weak and the needy, and saves the lives of the needy. From oppression and violence he redeems their life, and precious is their blood...

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